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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,544.10, 14,313.38 and 3,997.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,544.10, 14,313.38 and 3,997.28 is: 5,994.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,544.10 : 14,313.38 = 3,997.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,544.10/14,313.38 = 3,997.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,544.10x = 14,313.38 × 3,997.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,544.10x = 57,214,603.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,214,603.40/9,544.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,994.76

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